Moving to Castle Hill QLD 4810
What the official numbers say about living in Castle Hill — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $570 a week, against a median household income of $3,781 a week.
About 87% of homes are owner-occupied and 13% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Castle Hill shrank 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,009 → 972 people).
Around 83% of households are families, averaging 2.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, India, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Hindi, Italian, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Castle Hill sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (84% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest train station: Townsville, 2.4 km south.
Nearest ferry wharf: Magnetic Island Ferries - Townsville Terminal, 3 km east.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Townsville, 3.6 km south-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 1113 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 17 schools · 70 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 35 parks · 3 beaches — see them all on the Castle Hill profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Townsville Grammar School 600 m · Belgian Gardens State School 700 m · Townsville Central State School 1.3 km · Saint Patricks College 1.9 km · Saint Josephs School 1.9 km · Townsville West State School 2 km · Garbutt State School 2.9 km · Townsville State High School 3 km
Groceries: Coles 1.6 km · Woolworths 2.1 km · SUPA IGA Garbutt 2.6 km · Woolworths 2.7 km · Coles 2.7 km
Parks and reserves: Yarrawonga Park 50 m · Harmony Park 600 m · Ben Bloom Park 900 m · Norman Park 900 m · Soroptimist Park 950 m · Parade Ground 1 km · Queens Park 1 km · Brigaider North Park 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Castle Hill, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Masked Lapwing · Peaceful Dove · Rainbow Bee-eater · Rainbow Lorikeet · Magpie-lark.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Castle Hill, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill here | 972 | — | 10/10 | 51% |
| Belgian Gardens | 2,073 | — | 8/10 | 18% |
| North Ward | 5,073 | — | 7/10 | 14% |
| West End | 3,891 | — | 4/10 | 16% |
| Rowes Bay | 541 | — | 8/10 | 13% |
| Townsville City | 2,945 | — | 9/10 | 8% |
| Hyde Park | 1,374 | — | 3/10 | 10% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Townsville — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Herbert — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4810 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Castle Hill profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $570 a week, and about 13% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,009 people to 972. It sits about 1113 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Townsville station is roughly 2.4 km away. Local government is Townsville council, and the federal seat is Herbert.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Castle Hill vs Belgian Gardens · Castle Hill vs Rowes Bay.
Nearby guides: Belgian Gardens · North Ward · West End · Rowes Bay · Townsville City · Hyde Park.
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